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Newspaper

Sauk County Standard

Location

Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1855

Page

2

Democratic Co Convention at Baraboo Court House

A Democratic convention will meet at the Baraboo Court House on Saturday the 18th at 1 P.M. for nominating delegates to the State Convention in Madison on the 29th and to transact other business as may arise.

Madison Ang Delegata Embraceiag Ilstimus Shanons Delezata An Briah Brown N. E. Hubbschmann Sam G.bugh J.P. Atwood Dem State Central Kingston Marquette Co Democratic Co Court House Baraboo Ovelek P.M

Democratic Dissent Over Conventions and Policy

A fragmentary editorial discusses party loyalty and convention decisions, noting Nebraska Compromise positions and restoration themes. It cites C. G. Remigion as nominee in 1853 and claims broad state endorsement despite opposition attacks on Democrats’ virtuous principles.

Rohontice Nebraska Sam Fin Abe Tria Nuh Cotta

Party Unity Urged as Republicans Rally for Boosh Nomination

Gouvernor voices call for all parties to set aside factionalism and unite for a strong convention. He criticizes opposition temperance stance while urging party cohesion to avoid jeopardizing the nomination fight.

Rangiman Tdi Ferenge

Political rancor and reform debate in Baraboo village

The text attacks party fragmentation and criticizes leaders while praising stability in the Baraboo area. It notes the Mills property sale and factory activity, with Metcalf Paddock, Ryan, Hollinbeck and new chairs, a large machine shop, and weekly furniture shipments. Baraboo records show a meeting and by laws adopted.

Thauper Mills Messrs. Metcalf Arex Ness Mesers Ryan Hollinbeck Elec

Old Castle Lost and Baraboo Valley Reverie

The old castle near Lyons has disappeared as Mr Avery builds a mansion next to Mr Webster and the new Cemetery Association advertises lot sales. The Wisconsin River runs high with logs moving, the Baraboo Valley lauded for beauty and soil, while travelers marvel at timber, scenery, and the distant baroque landscape.

Lyons Mr. Avery Websters Baraboo Wisconsin Ashiv

A Glimpse of Devils Lake and News from Milwaukee

The piece travels from Devils Lake and surrounding scenery to a Milwaukee murder report. It details a fatal assault by George De Bear on farmer Joan Murga, the attack on Mrs Murga, the boy, subsequent arson, and De Bear’s arrest and trial. It also notes silver ore sightings and a Brazilian diamond discovery with brief comments on broader industry implications.

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Gold Mining Tales Stir Arkansas Mystery

A Galena Gazette account describes rumors of rich gold mines in Arkansas and a Liquor Lamkin dispute. The tale mentions a Missouri figure, accusations of fictitious amounts, and claims of hundreds of gold pieces found by unnamed parties in an Indian area.

Arkansas Oring Fn Lewis Lozintow Galena Gazette

Fusion and Disunion Sparks Across States

The piece reports calls by New York Whig and Republican state committees for fusion conventions in Syracuse on Sept 26, forming a Northern Republican fusion. It notes Ohio’s Grand Fusion Convention at Columbus appointing to unify abolitionists, Whigs, and Know Nothings as Republicans, and condemns plans to break the Union by sectionalism, urging Wisconsin Democrats to expose and counter the movement.

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Arrest Report Ties McComb to Theft After Janesville Lynchings

Report notes Erastus McComb unconnectedly linked to a $175 theft from Ole Johnson last winter in Minnesota. Johnson and McComb were companions. McComb used the alias B Li Hoyt. McComb, later jailed in Rockford, had fled Minnesota after Johnson’s death, with details surrounding the Maberry murder case referenced.

Janesville Erastus McComb Principa Maharry Alger Rockford Ole Johnson Minnesota Johnson McComb B. Li. Hoyt Mousy Hoyt Eames House Erastis Maberry Bean Mayberry Uurder

Fragmentary historical note on wine and coinage

Fragmentary OCR text referencing wine and coin concepts with unclear context. No clear events, names, places, or dates are identifiable from the fragment.

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